Classic Colorworks Belle Soie

Fancy Gr. Nancy

Greens family

Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy has hex #4E704E and RGB 78, 112, 78. This medium-dark, muted green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Classic Colorworks shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#4E704E
RGB
78, 112, 78
HSL
120°, 18%, 37%
Lab
43.9, -19.7, 15.1
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
18%
Neutral
Hue
120°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy

Sullivans

Celadon Green Dark 45412 80% Good
Pistachio Green Medium 45061 77% Approx
Celadon Green Medium 45478 72% Approx
Pistachio Green Dark 45080 68% Approx
Forest Green Medium 45309 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Shamrock 028 53% Fair
Fancy Green Nancy 117 46% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 43% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 41% Fair
St. Bernard 105 41% Fair

Similar Classic Colorworks Colors to Fancy Gr. Nancy

Closest Classic Colorworks threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy

On white fabric
5.6:1
On dark fabric
3.8:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Hand-dyed notes

As a hand-dyed floss, Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy varies gently within and between skeins — that is the charm. Reserve one dye lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.

Color Harmonies for Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy

Classic Colorworks threads that pair well with Fancy Gr. Nancy, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Greens Family

Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy

A muted, medium-dark member of the greens family, Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy is a hand-dyed floss with true green tones. Its tone is deep and grounded, making it a popular choice for holiday projects and landscape details. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ferns or herb gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy look like?

Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #4E704E and RGB 78, 112, 78. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.

Which DMC thread matches Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy?

The closest DMC match for Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy is DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 987 (Forest Green dark, 75%) and DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium, 75%).

What Classic Colorworks colors are similar to Fancy Gr. Nancy?

The closest Classic Colorworks threads to Fancy Gr. Nancy are Four Leaf Clover (ΔE 5.49), Jolly Holly (ΔE 6.44), and Chopped Chives (ΔE 8.74). These are useful substitutes when Fancy Gr. Nancy is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy?

Reach for Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to Fancy Gr. Nancy.

Does Classic Colorworks Fancy Gr. Nancy vary between dye lots?

Yes, mildly. Hand-dyed threads like Fancy Gr. Nancy are never perfectly flat, and later dye lots can read differently. Reserve one lot per project and avoid stitching in strict rows to keep the mottling even.